Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 334 Fudo Myoo

Fang Qing originally planned to use the "Heavenly Law in One's Mouth" technique to persuade the monks to obediently hand over their cultivation methods.

However, the Horse-Headed Vajra Temple is, after all, a descendant of the former Dharma King, and its protective mandala rituals are quite remarkable, possessing the power of the Purple Palace.

Furthermore, it seems to still have considerable resources remaining. A forceful attack would cause too much commotion, so they chose to proceed cautiously.

As he spoke, an invisible flame was already forming around him.

Its fire originates from the nameless and burns everything; it is the flame of "ignition of ignorance"!

"hiss……"

The abbot of Hayagriva Temple gasped in shock: "Hayagriva's Wrathful Sequence? Illumination of Ignorance?"

He immediately realized that this person was not someone he could defeat by force, and a fawning smile appeared on his face: "Welcome to our temple, Venerable Yundan. Please have a feast first... As for the matter of the cultivation method? This humble monk must inform the 'Invincible Venerable'..."

The abbot had no doubt whatsoever about the temple's martial arts techniques being leaked out.

Even when the Dharma Kings of Hayagriva Monastery were still alive, they liked to spread their teachings, enticing outside practitioners to form karmic connections, and then obediently convert to Brahma.

Furthermore, as a place revered by all temples, the Great Snow Mountain, along with the various temples that are the origin of all Dharma teachings, also houses the practices and lineages of many Dharma lineages beneath it...

"Oh? They even hid a Dharma King? No, wait, should I say a Dharma Master?"

Fang Qing's heart stirred, and he followed the abbot into the Horse-Headed Vajra Temple, casually asking, "May I ask how the abbot is addressed?"

The abbot seemed somewhat dazed: "This humble monk, Dorje, whose secular name is Hu Guichen, was originally from the Hu family in Sichuan... Later, he was enlightened by his master and became a disciple of this temple."

Fang Qing's expression changed immediately.

If my family had failed to resist back then, this would probably be the outcome.

"The Hu family?"

"There shouldn't be such a Purple Mansion family in the Shu region, so it must be a Foundation Establishment family..."

"Wait... This family has good fortune, and they're living in a chaotic era... Someone in their clan is already secretly cultivating and trying to break through to the Purple Mansion realm? Hmm, his name is 'Hu Yanzhou,' a talented individual indeed, but I wonder if he has the fate to achieve that..."

Following Hu Guichen's instructions, Fang Qing did some calculations and was somewhat surprised.

However, the emergence of a Purple Mansion in Shu is not of great importance; it merely makes him pay a little attention.

Even an ordinary Purple Mansion, without the divination ability enhanced by the Dao Life Pearl, would not be able to calculate this level.

However, Moyun Cliff should have been aware of this, and there should have been a Zifu Zhenren behind it.

Hu Guichen had no idea that after just a few words, Fang Qing had already revealed everything about his bloodline and clan. He politely invited Fang Qing to a banquet and arranged a fine private room for this Yun Dan monk to rest in...

……

Night fell.

A certain place at Matou Jingang Temple.

Stone towers stood like a forest, surrounded by statues of wrathful Vajras, and in the darkness, it seemed as if countless insects were wriggling and making tiny noises...

Sparks of apricot-yellow flame flickered among the pagodas, while yellow and red vapors churned and condensed on the ground, forming a layer of jade frost...

The abbot, with a solemn expression, arrived at the deepest part of the pagoda forest.

Deep within the Stupa, there is a high platform made of white skulls. An old monk with long, drooping eyebrows sits cross-legged, holding a kapala bowl in his hands.

"Greetings to the Invincible One!"

The abbot prostrated himself in deep reverence and recounted the recent events: "Today..."

The Venerable Incompetent raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a pair of cloudy eyes. His voice was hoarse and dry: "My temple has no one to protect it. You all call this old monk 'Venerable,' but in reality, this old monk is no longer a disciple... It's a pity that I have already let you all try, but none of you could ascend to this 'position certificate'... The Lotus-Eyed Disciple was able to ascend to the lotus platform certificate because of his karmic connections, destiny, and the entanglement of cause and effect... Perhaps the decline of my Hayagriva Temple is predetermined by fate, an unstoppable trend..."

Upon hearing this, the abbot shed two streams of tears: "This disciple is incompetent, allowing those wicked people of Lotus Temple to slander our lineage... I should atone for my sins with my death."

boom!

Before he could finish speaking, he was kicked and tumbled to the ground.

The Venerable Invincible remained unmoved: "Since ancient times, 'certificates of attainment' have been rare. Even if a great Dharma King passes away, he may not leave behind any 'certificate of attainment'... However, our temple's lineage has a 'certificate of attainment' that has been passed down, but unfortunately, no one can inherit it. Today, a wandering monk who cultivates our temple's lineage has arrived. Could it be... that all of this is the will of Vairocana Buddha?"

"If that Cloud Pill can refine the 'Rank Certificate,' we are willing to honor him as the master of this temple... But, is he really not sent by Lotus Temple?"

The abbot hesitated.

"Even the monks of Lotus Temple, after cultivating the 'Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill' and entering the temple's lineage, are no longer... Moreover, would Lotus-Eyed Bright really hand over Lotus Temple to him? As for us, we all have the heart to sacrifice ourselves to protect the Dharma..."

Wu Nengsheng said, "With the utmost respect, invite that monk Yundan to the 'Hayagriva Hall' of this temple... This old monk will be waiting for him there."

"Follow the law!"

The abbot bowed again and respectfully withdrew.

……

The next day.

"If the master wishes to view the complete text of 'Hayagriva Protector's Divine Power,' he must go to the Hayagriva Deity Hall..."

The abbot, with a respectful expression, led the way, appearing much more attentive.

Fang Qing secretly calculated for a moment, and his expression became somewhat strange.

"You want me to be the head monk?"

"

What kind of development is this?

"Hmm, when it comes to that invincible Venerable One, the calculation of cause and effect becomes somewhat unclear... as if obscured by his rank. Could it be that he is hiding his true abilities, cultivating at the level of a disciple, or even a Dharma King?"

"Hmm, when it comes to that invincible Venerable One, the calculation of cause and effect becomes somewhat unclear... as if obscured by his rank. Could it be that he is hiding his true abilities, cultivating at the level of a disciple, or even a Dharma King?"

He followed the abbot through hall after hall, finally arriving deep within the Horse-Headed Vajra Temple, where he saw a hall that was sealed away.

In front of the hall, there was an old monk whose eyebrows drooped to his shoulders, waiting.

"Paying homage to the Venerable Invincible One."

The monks quickly bowed in respect.

"Is this what incompetence looks like? It seems... even inferior to Du Zi."

Curious, Fang Qing clasped his hands together and bowed.

"Our temple takes the 'Hayagriva Protector Divine Skill' as the fundamental lineage... The old monk and the temple abbot should guide Yundan together."

The Venerable Invincible silently chanted scriptures, and a strange sense of danger in the void instantly dissipated.

Then, he silently stepped forward, golden light shimmering between his hands, and pushed open the heavy, golden door…

"As expected, this is the third time..."

Fang Qing's heart stirred, and he entered the hall where Hayagriva was enshrined.

Boom!

A sense of pressure washed over me. The main hall was empty except for a four-armed, donkey-faced Vajra statue, which was enshrined on a high platform.

Simply by observing this deity, the wondrous image of the "fierce donkey demon sequence" will automatically arise in one's mind.

"So that's how it is. This is an excellent place to cultivate the 'Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill'... It seems it should be divided into four levels."

Fang Qing nodded.

"Master Yundan, please!"

The temple abbot, Hu Guichen, stepped forward, went around behind the Buddha statue, and pushed open another door.

Boom!

An even greater pressure than before suddenly appeared. Golden light gathered around the temple master, and his steps became slightly heavy as he took the lead and entered. Fang Qing and Wu Nengsheng easily lifted their feet and stepped inside.

He looked up and saw a "Mule-faced Vajra statue," imbued with the profound mysteries of Prajna and Vajra.

"Dorje can no longer push open the third door; it is up to this old monk to do it now."

Wu Nengsheng led Fang Qing behind the "Mule-faced Vajra Statue," his arms radiating golden light as he pressed them against the gate.

Whoosh!

The overwhelming pressure was beyond the capacity of an ordinary spiritual master to bear.

But Wu Nengsheng simply chanted scriptures silently, and invisible flames gathered around him, pushing open the door.

Snapped!

The temple abbot behind Fang Qing was kneeling on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.

Fang Qing walked in and, as expected, saw the "Hayagriva statue"!

It has three faces and eight arms, its entire body is crimson, and it holds Buddhist artifacts such as skull bowls, radiating various mystical auras.

"Venerable One above... When I was still a disciple, I barely managed to cultivate up to the 'Wrathful Stage of Hayagriva,' and I couldn't stay in this hall for long. Yet Venerable Yundan handles it with ease... Clearly, he has already perfected this stage."

Wu Nengsheng subtly changed his form of address, clearly having already noticed Fang Qing's extraordinary nature: "Venerable One, please step back and push open the last major door. You will then see the fourth level of the 'Horse-Headed Vajra Protector Divine Skill,' which is also a secret passed down within this lineage... Even those in the Upper Temple may not know it."

He concluded with a pointed remark.

Fang Qing nodded, his expression becoming solemn. After some mental calculation, he went behind the Hayagriva statue and placed his hands on the door.

Having survived the Nascent Soul Tribulation, the fourth-tier physique, forged through destruction and rebirth, is now fully unleashing its power.

In an instant, as if the earth were shaking, an invisible door opened.

The sky and earth darkened, and then a small light shone brightly!

No! That wasn't firelight, but a ray of sunlight falling and transforming into a strange Buddha statue!

It has only two arms, a kind and benevolent face, and possesses all supernatural powers and transformations, which it manifests according to circumstances...

Immeasurable light and immeasurable life emanated from His body, transforming into various halos symbolizing auspiciousness, perfection, and beauty. His form stretched straight to heaven and earth, and his eyes were like the sun and moon...

Fang Qing felt as insignificant as an ant in His presence.

Inexplicably, the "Great Light Seal Technique" from the "Great Sun Initiation Secret Technique" came to mind.

After visualizing this technique, all sorts of mysteries flowed through his mind on this strange Buddha statue, transforming into a scripture.

This is the final stage of the "Hayagriva Protector Divine Skill," named "Acala's Illumination Stage"!

"So, the next level of cultivation for Hayagriva is 'Acala'!"

"Even only by visualizing this Acala can one be qualified to practice the 'Acala Light Stage'... And my 'Mahavairocana Initiation Secret Practice' and the Mahamudra method of the Three Mysteries are equivalent to some kind of 'identity certification'?"

"Will a great terror befall us if we take just one wrong step?"

Fang Qing seemed to understand something: "Fortunately, my divination was correct; I just happen to be qualified to practice this method... I also have to thank the 'Great Sun Initiation Secret Technique'!"

"The Great Seal of Light? 'Acala'? [Star Sun]?"

"It seems that the lineage of this 'Hayagriva Temple' has some secrets; it might even be traced back directly to the supreme primordial temple on the Great Snow Mountain..."

At this thought, a chill ran down his spine: 'Isn't this too much of a coincidence?'